Luxembourg Materials & Manufacturing Cluster

Managed by Luxinnovation, the Luxembourg Materials & Manufacturing Cluster fosters innovation, business development and cross-sector cooperation. Its aim is to create new and sustainable business opportunities and increase productivity and competitiveness. Cluster members range from start-ups to multinational groups.

The cluster focuses in particular on composite materials, biosourced materials, nanomaterials and industry 4.0, which notably includes additive manufacturing and automation/robotics.

Objectives

Contribute to the implementation of new technologies and the creation of high added value in the industry eco system (with a special focus on industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, automation and robotics)

Promote the Luxembourg industry in the Greater Region and at the international level to foster the local economy

Stimulate innovation and business development through public-private partnerships and cross-sector flagship projects

Set of specialised support services

Business development – We initiate partnerships among our members and connect them to potential investors and financiers. We also promote cross-sector innovation projects.

R&D – We help our members launch R&D and innovation projects and stimulate collaboration between industry and public research organisations.

Funding – We support our members in finding suitable national and European funding instruments.

Technology – We identify key technologies that can benefit our members and implement them through joint flagship projects.

Partner search – We assist our members in finding suitable partners in Luxembourg and the Greater Region as well as at the international level.

Latest news

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Upcoming events

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